casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true.
There's so much gossip about the new neighbors.
I don't pay attention to office gossip.
✦ From Middle English gossyp, gosship (“godfather; godmother; sponsor, godparent; familiar acquaintance, crony; talebearer, tattler; gossip”), from Old English godsibb, godsib (“godfather, godmother, godparent; applied to familiar fellow, gossip”), equivalent to god + sib (“a relative; kinsman; companion”). The sense of “idle talk” evolved in the 16th century.
a person who likes talking about other people and their private or personal life.
She's the worst gossip in the office.
That old gossip next door watches everyone.
to talk about other people's private lives, often sharing unconfirmed or exaggerated stories.
They love to gossip about celebrities.
Stop gossiping behind her back!
